Careers Adviser
Job Location:
Wolverhampton - UK
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Job Summary
Do you have a passion for helping young people
We are looking for a Careers Adviser to help create better futures for young people in Wolverhampton
You will provide careers information advice and guidance to 1618-year-olds who are not in education employment or training. You will help them to identify their strengths and interests build confidence and understand their options. Then youll help them make the right plan for them reflecting their unique talents needs and ambitions.
You will empower young people to get to where they want to be.
Youll support young people to overcome a range of barriers and achieve their goals. This could include moving into employment education or training. Or building personal and social skills by connecting to new experiences volunteering or short programmes. Youll link young people up to wellbeing and mental health support when required.
Youll also help with the practical things such as access to ID or support with travel.
We are proud of our strong community links and we know that collaboration leads to better outcomes.
You will use your excellent communication skills to work closely with partner organisations and help achieve improved outcomes for those you support. You will have direct contact with young people their parents/carers and a range of professionals from support services training providers and employers. Youll enjoy building positive relationships.
Location
You will be based at our office at Wolverhamptonbut you will work flexibly in venues across the community. Were looking for people who can manage their time well and travel independently.
Qualifications
A Level 6 careers guidance qualification or equivalent is preferred for this role.
However we may consider applicants who have a Level 4 plus a minimum of 2-years experience and are willing to undertake a Level 6 qualification. We are willing to invest in the right person for the role.
A copy of the jobdescription is available at the bottom of this page.
The closing date for this vacancy is16-Oct-2026
Interviews are expected to take place on 23-Oct-2026 viaMS Teams
If you would like more information or an informal chat about the position please email
The salary for this position is based on a term time 39 weeks/ part time 21 hours
Its an exciting time to join Career Connect. Over the last year weve made a positive impact to the lives of more than 90000 people across the country.
Our vision is for a society where every individual realises their full potential. Our mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education training and employment.
We work in schools in the community and right across the criminal justice sector delivering impartial person-centred careers and transition support that changes lives. We also train those who work in advice and guidance roles helping them to help others.
Were continuing to increase our impact and reach changing even more peoples futures for the better. We take an innovative approach to the services we provide and were passionate about using feedback from those we support to shape what we do.
Our research amplifies the voices of those we support and helps inform positive change - for all our futures.
The Benefits
Flexi time
Perkbox (Multiple benefits)
Cyclescheme and
Car Lease scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Flu Jabs/Glasses
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Sick Pay
Staff Development
Placeholder title
- Amnah
- Careers Adviser
Im proud to work for a charity that cares so much for the people it employs and supports
- Sean
- Team Manager
Great opportunities for training ongoing development and internal progression.
- Jenny
- Careers Adviser
I have great colleagues and flexible hours that fit around my own family.
We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and expect our staff to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to DBS and staff who work in custody also have a prison clearance process.
We promote equality and diversity across all that we do and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Part-time workers are always welcome. Inclusion and diversity are a significant feature of our charitys values cutting across everything that we do.
As a Disability Confident Leader we are keen to hear from applicants with disabilities. Around a quarter of our workforce have a disability. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity and one of the Top 10 Most Inclusive Workplaces with the National Centre for Diversity.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
